Why does a Mesa turn into a butte?

A mesa turns into a butte through the process of erosion. Over time, weathering and the action of water and wind wear away the softer surrounding rock layers, leaving behind the harder rock that forms the mesa's flat top. As erosion continues, the mesa's surface area decreases, causing it to shrink in size until it becomes a smaller, isolated landform known as a butte. This transformation highlights the ongoing geological processes that shape the landscape.